Robert A. Lane, age 79, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning September 19, 2014 at his farm property in Delta.  He was born in Wauseon on July 4, 1935 to the late Earl Lane and Fern (Kesler) Lane.  On November 22, 1958 he married Betty Smith and in 2000, preceded him in death.  Bob was a self-employed excavator for many years until retiring.  He enjoyed spending time at his farm and collecting tractors, most of which John Deere was his favorite.  Bob is survived by his children, Barbara (James) Clair of Colorado, Roger (Dawn) Lane of Liberty Center and Julie (Don) Reamey of Washington; brother, Richard (Paula) Lane of Sheridan, MI; sisters, Ann Schaffner of Dexter, MI and Jane (Don) Stiriz of Fayette; grandchildren, Brady (Melissa) Sheahan, Jordan Reamey, Erin Reamey, Joe Clair, Andrea Clair and Jeni Clair; and great grandson, Oliver Sheahan.  Friends and family will be received from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Barnes Funeral Chapel in Delta.  Graveside services will be private for the family at Winameg Cemetery.  Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to the Delta Fire and Rescue, 500 E. Main St., Delta, Ohio 43515 in Bob's memory.  Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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